Arc angel: Daryz rockets up rankings in Europe’s richest race with emotional success in Aga Khan silks
There were a multitude of G1 races across all four corners of the globe last week – but it was left to Europe’s richest race, the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, to produce the most obvious effect on Thoroughbred Racehorse Commentary’s exclusive Global Rankings.
A life after racing: ‘If you build it, they will come’ – spotlight on rich new ex-racehorse event
The inaugural Racehorse to Eventer Challenge Cup at Cornbury Horse Trials carried a lucrative prize – as Steve Dennis reports
Welcome to the Champions League: spotlight on Tattersalls October Yearling Sales Book 1
A who’s who of major racing and bloodstock figures from both sides of the Atlantic will be on hand in Newmarket vying for blue-blooded stock at Europe’s premier yearling sale, which starts on Oct 7
What’s been happening: Arc latest, Breeders’ Cup news from Japan, Book’em Danno out and more …
Christophe Soumillon picks up the Arc mount on favourite Minnie Hauk, a winning comeback from Forever Young in Japan and Thorpedo Anna headlines star-studded Keeneland cast – all this and more in our weekly digest of recent international racing news
Economics heads strong entry for $1m Bahrain International Trophy
The 2025 running of the Bahrain International Trophy has attracted the deepest and most competitive entry in the race’s history with seven different territories represented among the 68 entries.
The story of Bob – a story of heartbreak
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Some dreams in racehorse ownership are just not meant to be - as Amanda Duckworth sadly discovered six years ago
World rankings: All systems go for Breeders’ Cup as globetrotting giant Rebel’s Romance lands ninth G1 win
Yet another G1 win for Godolphin’s globetrotting gelding Rebel’s Romance – that’s nine now, not even including Qatar! – and the dual Breeders’ Cup hero has sneaked up another place in Thoroughbred Racing Commentary’s Global Rankings.
David Hayes: I think Ka Ying Rising can earn comparison with Black Caviar
Our questions are answered by leading Hong Kong-based trainer as he prepares superstar sprinter for the world’s richest turf race, the Everest, back home in Australia
‘A symphony in 20 inspiring parts … there’s little to compare’ – Jay Hovdey on Zenyatta
Our unmissable series continues with the gentle giant who entranced the entire racing world to become an equine icon
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 05 October 2025
| Horses | Ka Ying Rising NZL |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Into Mischief USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | Ryan Moore |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
Seven Days in RacingTRC’s weekly digest
Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
